Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Genus:
Species:
oblongifolia
ID:
1416497

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 220 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428962



Common Names

  • Salacia oblongifolia
  • Salacia
  • Oblong-leaved Salacia


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Description

Salacia oblongifolia (also called 'Oblong-leaved Salacia' or 'Oblong-leaved Salacia', among many other common names) is a large, evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It grows in dry, sunny habitats and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Salacia oblongifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Salacia oblongifolia are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Salacia oblongifolia is a shrub that is native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Salacia oblongifolia

Salacia oblongifolia is native to Central and South America.

Salacia oblongifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Salacia oblongifolia?

Salacia oblongifolia

What is the common name of Salacia oblongifolia?

Oblong-leaved Salacia

What is the family of Salacia oblongifolia?

Hippocrateaceae

Species in the Salacia genus

Salacia pallescens, Salacia papuana, Salacia parkinsonii, Salacia pachycarpa, Salacia pallens, Salacia pachyphylla, Salacia ovalis, Salacia opacifolia, Salacia quadrangulata, Salacia pynaertii, Salacia pyriformis, Salacia regeliana, Salacia reticulata, Salacia pyriformioides, Salacia phuquocensis, Salacia pierrei, Salacia platyphylla, Salacia polyantha, Salacia mannii, Salacia macrosperma, Salacia maingayi, Salacia majumdarii, Salacia mamba, Salacia marginata, Salacia mayumbensis, Salacia malabarica, Salacia longipedicellata, Salacia longipes, Salacia macrantha, Salacia myrtifolia, Salacia multiflora, Salacia nitida, Salacia nitidissima, Salacia noronhioides, Salacia membranacea, Salacia miegei, Salacia zenkeri, Salacia rhodesiaca, Salacia verrucosa, Salacia villiersii, Salacia viminea, Salacia whytei, Salacia wenzelii, Salacia vitiensis, Salacia staudtiana, Salacia smaliana, Salacia sororia, Salacia venosa, Salacia saigonensis, Salacia rivularis,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162657-1: Based on the initial data import